News
Lane, ramp closures along Interstate 29 for asphalt paving
CLAY AND PLATTE COUNTY — The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing asphalt paving operations resulting in various traffic modifications, on Interstate 29 just south of Mexico City Avenue to US Highway 69. Motorists may experience delays through Nov. 1. Traffic impacts will be shared as work is scheduled. Lane closures may vary between…
Community Living
Tree planting coming Saturday
LIBERTY — As a part of the America 250 in Liberty celebration of the Semiquincentennial, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the city of Liberty will plant 250 trees in varieties that can live for the next 250 years.The first planting took place in April and the second will…
Multimedia
Gallery | Kearney Invitational
Kearney and Smithville cross country in the Kearney Invitational Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW: Dial M for Meh
By Simonie Wilson Helen Mirren (“The Queen,” “MobLand”), in a dark-haired departure from her usual blonde bombshell, gives an uncharacteristically dull performance as Patricia Highsmith, the real-life author of “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” in this fan fiction stage play (“Switzerland,” “Australia,” “2014”) turned film, supposing a murderous end to her writing career in “A Talent…
Opinion
Free press, journalists needed to document changes
By Benjy HammWhen the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers.With all of the enormous changes in this country and media since 1776, it’s noteworthy that more than 5,000 newspapers are still informing their communities about what their leaders are doing and how…